Prawns Mozambique
Prawns Mozambique is a vibrant seafood dish featuring large prawns cooked in a spicy, creamy peri-peri sauce, reflecting Mozambique's coastal bounty. It is cherished for its bold flavors combining heat, citrus, and garlic that embody the country's fusion of African and Portuguese culinary influences.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound
- 3 tablespoons
- 4 cloves
- 2 tablespoons
- 3 tablespoons
- 1/2 cup
- 1 teaspoon
- to taste
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Mozambican
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Last updated 4/1/2026
The dish originated from Mozambique's coastal regions where seafood is abundant, influenced heavily by Portuguese colonial settlers who introduced peri-peri chili, blending local ingredients with European cooking techniques.
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